“That is a disgrace, and it is the worst decision I have seen in all the years I have been in football” — Commentator Tom Miller blasts Nick Walsh and VAR for Cheating Rangers at Hibs as SFA issues statement as to WHY Gers were ROBBED by the Video Assistant Referees in Controversial call at Hibs

Heated debate has erupted over a goal Rangers were denied against Hibs on Saturday afternoon – but what’s the official stance from Hampden?

As the Ibrox side led 1-0 on the final day of the Premiership campaign at Easter Road, Nico Raskin appeared to have forced the ball into the net while defender Rocky Bushiri scrambled to recover and clear. Referee Nick Walsh and VAR let play continue, and Kieran Bowie’s strike at the opposite end was allowed to stand, making it 1-1.

It caused disbelief and outrage, as the frantic encounter – which ultimately had minimal implications – ended 2-2. Rangers TV aired a controversial comment from co-commentator and club legend John Brown, who said: “I would say it is corrupt.”

Commentator Tom Miller replied, “I’m not sure we can actually say that,” but Brown doubled down, adding: “Well, I am saying it. That is a disgrace, and it is the worst decision I have seen in all the years I have been in football. Disgraceful.”

SFA response on Rangers’ disallowed goal:

The Scottish FA has offered their explanation as to why the goal wasn’t awarded. In a note shared with the BBC and relayed via their live text coverage, a post read:

“We’ve got some SFA guidance on the VAR drama at Easter Road. As predicted, the VAR had no conclusive evidence/angle to say the ball had fully crossed the line to award Rangers a second goal. Don’t shoot the messenger…”

The Ref’s View podcast, hosted by former SFA referees Des Roache and Steve Conroy, reacted with fury.

They posted on X: “Rangers had ball over the line then Hibs go up park and score. Hibs goal onside but the fact it wasn’t pulled back because we don’t have goal-line technology sums up our game. This VAR-lite will hold us back because our higher-ups are adamant to hold us back. Goal-line technology easily solves today’s problem and that’s why until it is introduced, we aren’t able to compare how VAR and technology is used because we don’t have the complete system. Another dismal display from Nick Walsh to add to his collection of bad displays.”

What Barry Ferguson said about the Rangers no goal:

Speaking to Sportsound after the match, interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson shared his thoughts on the performance and the controversial moment:

“It was crazy. Some of our play was really good, we could have won by a number of goals. That’s frustrating, we weren’t ruthless in brilliant positions. It was a clear goal, it was there for everybody [to see]. It was clear to me it was over the line, then it goes to VAR and for some odd reason, they don’t see it being a goal.

“That’s frustrating, disappointing, and worrying. We need to be getting these decisions correct, that’s why VAR is here. It’s clear VAR’s not working. I’ve watched it five or six times. It’s clear as day that the ball is over the line.”